Childminder in West Berkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2015 9 February 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a good range of resources and activities that effectively help children make good progress in their learning and development.  The indoor environment is welcoming and attractively resourced; this allows children opportunities to independently direct their own play through free choice.  The childminder takes into account the wishes of parents and children's choices to provide nutritious snacks that meet the children's dietary needs.  The childminder has good working relationships with parents and their positive feedback reflects how highly they value her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not consistently have opportunities to have their understanding in mathematics supported and developed.  Children's health is generally maintained well. However, the childminder does not consistently enhance children's understanding of minimising the risk of cross-infection, for example, by encouraging children to wash their hands prior to snack.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 introduce more mathematical language about the names of colours and numbers during play and planned activities  improve children's understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene by consistently encouraging them to wash their hands during daily routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and kitchen.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at planning documentation, children's learning journeys, the childminder's self-evaluation form, and a range of policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through available questionnaires and other documentation available.  The inspector gave feedback to the childminder at the end of the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Children's learning and development is well supported through the good quality care and learning that the childminder provides. Children show pleasure within the childminder's company, as they play and talk together consistently. This shows that relationships are well formed. Children have good opportunities to create and explore with materials that help to develop their sensory exploration. For example, as they explore with dough and shaving foam. Although the childminder includes some mathematical language as they make shapes and patterns, she misses opportunities to discuss colour and numbers. Children enjoy playing imaginatively and undertake household tasks within their play such as ironing and sweeping, which successfully supports their developing understanding of the world. These, along with other good quality activities and experiences, help children prepare for the next stages in their learning.

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good

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. They demonstrate that they feel safe within her house as they freely choose toys and independently play in all areas of her home. Children behave well and benefit from the good amount of praise and encouragement offered by the childminder, which in turn develops their self-esteem. Children play and explore in an environment which is clean and safe as the childminder has effectively implemented risk assessments to ensure all areas of her home are secure. The childminder encourages children to develop their personal independence and self-care skills, although this is not consistently reinforced. For example, they are not always encouraged to wash their hands before snacks. The childminder takes children out daily. This helps them to build upon their physical skills, as they walk to schools, and enjoy fresh air and play in local parks.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good awareness of her responsibilities to meet the learning and development, and safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a strong awareness of safeguarding procedures and clearly understands how to refer a case of child protection. The childminder follows a detailed self-evaluation process, demonstrating that she is aware of her practice strengths and areas to enhance. The childminder is committed to working with the children's parents and keeps them well informed of their child's day through daily discussions and diaries. She works positively with other settings that children attend, which enables her to provide continuous care and learning for the children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374678 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 829388 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Tilehurst, near Reading, Berkshire. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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